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Hiddenite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Hiddenite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite and Emerald physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Hiddenite and Emerald chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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